I just got my gloves. They have a strong chemical-like smell. They are brand new. Does that smell go away?
44541
They are washed in a petroleum-based solution. I just called the company to find out why. Also, there is a Prop 65 warning label on the product that it may cause cancer. Read up on prop 65 in California!
44542
Does anyone else see the irony here? 5% of the sales from these gloves will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation yet they are treated with Prop 65 which causes cancer! Seriously?!! I wanted to buy these gloves, but now I absolutely will not. My small statement. Get rid of the chemicals in our world!!!
44543
Mine were the same way, I hung them outside, wiped them down with all kinds of stuff! It seems finally after several months it has dissipated some and is not as strong as it once was. I use them about 4 times a week in a kickboxing class, so I guess it finally rubbed off or something! Not really sure! the last thing I tried was putting baking soda in a coffee filter and placing inside, that was to help with sweat odor, so that may have helped as well! Not really sure what would work the best!
44544
Yeah mine smelled too. Sort of like fake leather/mothball. I've had them since August and yes, they do still smell, but I have to say, less so than in the beginning and more tolerable.
44545
Absolutely, the smell will go away, After once or twice the smell will go away.
44546
Yes, it does. Eventually. We got ours in the summer and put them outside in the sun for a few days. That helped. Using them has helped the most. They are good gloves, very durable...so worth trying to get rid of the odor.
653445
I am sensitive to smells and odors and I have not noticed any smell on my hands. I do always use a lotion after I am finished doing anything with water, with or with out gloves. I really like them. I bought six pair.
912103
I don't really smell anything in mine. I've only used mine a couple times though. I try to wear them overnight but I wake up after a few hours with my hands tingling (almost a burning sensation but not that bad). I have to take them off at that point. I don't know what it is I'm sensitive to. For all I know they could be too small for me and it's just starting to cut off my circulation.
1352753
Yes excellent gloves. Have ordered 3 pairs. They have each lasted over 6 to 8 months - I use them 6 days a week in gym. Basically only get new ones due to them getting smelly
2132454
Hello, I have never wore gloves when I use this product. I keep all my chemicals in a water tight plastic container next to the hot tub. Once I am done with the Bromine, I simply rinse off the residue in the hot tub. It does leave a slight odor on my hands, but I've never had a reaction to the bromine. Good luck. Tom
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I have found that the best way to clean your gloves is to stick them in the washing machine with a load of towels and then put them on a boot dryer so they don't get the mildew odder in them. I tried washing them and hanging them from clothes pins on a hanger but it keeps the gloves closed and then they smell like mildew!
2088980
My gloves arrived new with no noticeable defects. That being said, I have a 150 gallon tank and found the gloves to be inadequate. Water ran over the top of and into the gloves. I hope this helps. Good luck!
1399836
Yes, it remains for awhile, but feels better with the gloves on. I usually wear them at night, and it makes my hand feel better for at least part of the day. They aren't too warm for me.
575464
I noticed the smell as well. I used them once for a potato sack race and noticed the smell was diminished, but still present. I would bet that if you hung them out in the sun for a few days it would go away.
1768074
I love the gloves, but I've never tried to wash them. Sorry I can't help in that department, but the gloves are wonderful.
1653553
The gloves are machine washable. They should be air-dried to maintain their shape. Mine have been through a couple cycles and look new.
1968485
I do not have tingling when I remove my gloves. Perhaps your gloves are a little tight for you. They will probably stretch out with use or you might want to try stretching them very slightly yourself now.
638891
Don't put them in washer hand wash them and just air dry there is a instruction inside the glove
1968486
Your gloves may be too tight if they are causing tingling after you remove them. I have never had a problem with tingling fingers after removing my gloves. But I would check with a doctor sense this could also be an early symptom of diabetes and arthritis.
1996827
Ehhhh I'd make sure you wash them first. If your hands aren't the perfect fit for the gloves you may lose the pill - not sure. I imagine a better pair is out there for what you want the glove to do. Best of luck.
1911671
Mine do not have a smell, but they never did. I am very sensitive to smells, so I would have noticed. I would contact amazon and see if you can get a replacement. Maybe you got a bad batch.
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Clean the sticky side just with water after each use. When they get too smelly you can throw em in the normal wash with your other clothes. Each wash takes a bit out of them though, so wash only when the smell is way too bad. If you can afford it I'd have a practice pair and a game pair for the season. If not follow what I said and it should last longer than any other gloves you find. These are by far the best gloves on the market in my opinion. I've gone through a lot.